The mosaic-making excursion wasnt the only surprise on my weeklongvoyage around Greeceand Turkey aboard the 1,408-cabinResilient Lady.
The Richard BransonbackedVirgin Voyages, which now has three ships in its fleet, takes an unapologetically bold approach.
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But, as I experienced, its the shore excursions that set the line apart.
Gym & Tonic and, above it, Sun Club Bar, on Resilient Lady; The Wake, a steak-and-seafood restaurant on Virgin Voyages’ Resilient Lady.Credit:COURTESY OF VIRGIN VOYAGES
Instead of a big bus tour, travelers might instead board a six-person van.
During my trip, we overnighted in Mykonos.
Seven-night sailings from Athens withVirgin Voyagesfrom $2,375 per person.
Around the World in 80 Minutes with the Diva, a Virgin Voyages show.COURTESY OF VIRGIN VOYAGES
Nightlife in Little Venice, on Mykonos.Sergio Pitamitz/Cultura/Getty Images
Virgin Voyages’ Resilient Lady.COURTESY OF VIRGIN VOYAGES
Virgin Voyage’s Resilient Lady at sea in Mykonos.COURTESY OF VIRGIN VOYAGES
